Imagine if one of your guests, out of the blue, were to asked you to make some Hagood Chicken for them and you get some idea of the confusion your waiter is feeling. And not only is the dish almost completely unknown in China, but the General that the dish may or may not be named after is such a minor character in Chinese history that most Chinese have never heard of him. It was invented in American Chinese restaurants for Americans. Why? Because General Tso Chicken is not a traditional Chinese dish. If you ask for General Tso Chicken outside the major cities in China (where the influx of American tourists have made it necessary to include on most menues) the waiter will probably look at you like you are crazy. General Tso Chicken – Everyone’s Favorite “American” Chinese Dish With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your General Tso Chicken will taste just like P.F. Chang’s General Tso Chicken Recipe at home tonight for your family.
